<p> <strong>The PhD Project</strong> </p> <p> The MetaMelb Research Initiative is an interdisciplinary Metascience group. Metascience is a research field that has grown out of the replication crisis in social, behavioural, life and biomedical sciences. It studies the norms and practices of science, often with the intent of intervening and evaluating alternative methods and practices. </p> <p> The successful applicant will deminstrate willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team environment. </p> <p> <strong>Scholarship Benefits</strong> </p> <p> The scholarship benefits include: </p> <ul> <li>Full fee offset for up to four years </li> <li>A stipend of &#36;37,000 per year pro rata (2024 full time study rate) for up to 3.5 years. </li> <li>Benefits as per the <a href="https://gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/graduate-research-scholarship-terms-and-conditions#benefits">Graduate Research Scholarship Terms and Conditions</a> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Eligibility</strong> </p> <p> Applicants for this scholarship must meet the entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Arts (full details can be found on the <a href="https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/doctor-of-philosophy-arts/">Doctor of Philosophy - Arts</a> web pages) and have received a minimum result of first-class Honours or equivalent in their undergraduate degree and/or demonstrated a similarly high level of performance in a graduate degree. It is essential that the candidate meets the University’s English language requirements. </p> <p> <strong>Applications</strong> </p> <p> <strong><em>How to Apply</em></strong> </p> <p> <em><br> To start the EOI process, please submit the Expression of Interest form with the following by <strong>10 June 2024</strong>:</em> </p> <ul> <li> <em>A Curriculum Vitae outlining all of your complete and incomplete academic qualifications and work experience, details of any research publications (if relevant), and listing two referees.</em> </li> <li> <em>Academic Transcripts</em> </li> <li> <em>a 5,000-word writing sample drawn from your prior research (e.g. Masters or Honours thesis)</em> </li> <li> <em>A one to two-page research proposal including:</em> <ul> <li> <em>A short description of their general Metascience interest (e.g., computational reproducibility, peer review, research integrity)</em> </li> <li> <em>Outline of a specific project within the nominated area of interest</em> </li> <li> <em>List of any substantive science discipline(s) they have experience and/or training in (e.g., psychology, economics, biomedicine)</em> </li> <li> <em>Any relevant background or training in history, philosophy, sociology or psychology of science</em> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> <em>The EOI process may close early if a preferred candidate is identified. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Please note any invitation to apply does not guarantee candidature or scholarship offer. For more information about our PhD program and application process, please visit </em><a href="https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/study/graduate-research"><strong><em>this website</em></strong></a><em>.</em> </p> <p> Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview prior to the final selection being made. </p> <p> <strong>Enquiries</strong> </p> <p> Please contact Professor Fiona Fidler (<a href="mailto:fidlerfm@unimelb.edu.au">fidlerfm@unimelb.edu.au</a>) by email with any enquiries. </p>